Los Gatos, CA · Santa Clara County
Application for Short-Term Rental
Property owners apply to Los Gatos Community Development for a short-term rental license using this form and the required supporting documents.
What this form is
This application requests a new short-term rental license, an update to an existing license, or an annual renewal without changes. It asks for property, host, representative, occupancy, parking, and hosting-platform details, along with acknowledgments and the host’s signature. The form lists supporting documents, including proof of primary residence, a certificate of occupancy or completed health and safety inspection, and an advertisement listing.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking a new Los Gatos short-term rental license, updating an existing license, or renewing one without changes needs this application.
How to submit it
Submit the application with all required documents through the Business License Portal at losgatos.hdlgov.com. The form also says to submit a Business License/TOT Registration form to the Finance Department.
About notarization
No notary is required; the host signs and dates the application, and no notarized or sworn attachment is identified.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Short-Term Rental Application for a new license, an update, or an annual renewal without changes.
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Complete the Form
Enter the property, host, representative, rental, occupancy, and parking details, then review and sign the acknowledgments.
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Gather Required Documents
Include primary-residence documentation, a certificate of occupancy or completed health and safety inspection, an HOA approval letter if applicable, and the rental advertisement.
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Submit to the City
Submit the application and required documents through the Business License Portal; also submit the Business License/TOT Registration form to the Finance Department.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Short-Term Rental Application?
- No. The host signs and dates the application; no notarized or sworn attachment is identified.
- How do I submit the Short-Term Rental Application?
- Submit the application with all required documents through the Business License Portal at losgatos.hdlgov.com. The form also directs applicants to submit a Business License/TOT Registration form to the Finance Department.
- What documents must accompany the application?
- The form lists proof of the host’s primary residence, a certificate of occupancy or completed health and safety inspection, an HOA approval letter if applicable, and the rental advertisement.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for the rental property address and type, host and representative details, rental type, occupancy and parking information, supporting documents, and the host’s acknowledgment and signature.